Three Castles Burning: Destination Anywhere: Getting Around the Hibernian Metropolis
This year marks four decades of the DART. Along with that, the Luas has turned twenty. These two services have radically changed how we live in Dublin, but where did they come from and how did Dublin's transport history shape them? This episode explores these things and questions of tomorrow.
Three Castles Burning: A Sensation Once Again: Brian Warfield of the Wolfe Tones (Live at Mindfield, EP)
Seeing the inevitable headlines on the horizon around the Wolfe Tones performing at Electric Picnic, I decided to reach out to Brian Warfield for a chat about his book, The Ramblings of an Irish Ballad Singer. Amongst other things, Brian spoke to me about his family origins, why the Tones recorded songs like 'The Sash', and the importance of the English folk music revival for his band. (Original image: Richard Walshe, Mindfield Flickr)
Donal Fallon history book beat Bono’s memoir to drive Hodges Figgis sales
A history of Dublin in 12 streets outsold Bono’s Surrender memoir and contributed to revenues increasing at Waterstones’ Irish unit by 9pc last year to €13.22m.
A great podcast by Donal Fallon, Three Castles Burning, covering the Irish Language Freedom Movement protesting against compulsory Irish in schools in the 1960s. A fascinating listen:
https://threecastlesburning.libsyn.com/flying-fists-and-union-jacks
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Three Castles Burning: Flying Fists and Union Jacks
SEASON 3! A recent television debate on the Irish language in schools reminded me of a curious story from history. The Language Freedom Movement touches on many widely known figures in 1960s Ireland, including John B. Keane and the broadcaster Gay Byrne. In the Mansion House, a meeting descended into chaos.
Three Castles Burning: The Foggy Dew: From Father O'Neill to Sinéad O'Connor
This episode is dedicated to the memory of Sinéad O'Connor. The Foggy Dew is in itself a historic document. Written in 1919, this story of the Easter Rising and the contrasting World War has gone around the world. This episode of the podcast explores the song and its meaning, and how it came to bring together the incredible talents of The Chieftains and Sinéad O'Connor.
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Show Three Castles Burning, Ep The Foggy Dew: From Father O'Neill to Sinéad O'Connor - 31 Jul 2023
Great podcast from the always brilliant Donal Fallon (Three Castles Burning) about the film North Circular.
Declaration of interest: I was born on the North Circular Road. 😂
https://open.spotify.com/episode/26ral9Y4ft3ECS91376Nti
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From the Duke of Wellington to Kellie Harrington
Listen to this episode from Three Castles Burning on Spotify. Luke McManus has produced North Circular, a documentary which brings the viewer on a journey from the Wellington Testimonial all the way through the north inner-city. He chatted to me about the NCR, the various people who call it home and what it means for Dublin today. North Circular info: https://twitter.com/northcircular_ Vote for TCB for Eason's Book of the Year: https://www.easons.com/Books/eason-favourite-book-poll/?utm_source=TopMiniBanner&utm_medium=BookPoll&utm_campaign=HP&utm_id=HP
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#ThreeCastlesBurning. Andy Warhol woulda loved Moore street :)
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